There's something about Lake Tahoe that feels magic. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks with jaw-dropping lake views, you'll experience a feeling of serenity in your waterside home on the California-Nevada border. While Tahoe is best known for its top tier winter resorts, it's a year-round destination, with plenty of hiking, boating and watersports on offer in the warmer months. Located on the upscale north shore, this third-floor apartment provides easy access to summer and winter activities. Out of the elements, the interior is inspired by the woods and lakeland that surround it – offering up a mix of simple furnishings and coherent colours that resemble a walk through a forest in every room. The feeling of outside-in is heightened by a mezzanine area, blessed by the light of the lake and a balcony with a barbecue and outdoor sofa – we loved the feeling of connection with the outdoors wherever we went. To stay here is to be at one with nature – without sacrificing the home comforts.